Al-Hilal continues its ambitious moves in the summer transfer market, setting its sights on signing elite global football stars. Press reports revealed that the club has initiated initial contacts with English star Phil Foden, a Manchester City player, to gauge his position on moving to the Saudi Roshen League next season.

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This step is part of Al-Hilal's project to bolster its ranks with world-class names, coinciding with its nearing completion of a deal for Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville, alongside continued attempts to sign Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, as part of a plan to strengthen various positions in the team. Initial contacts with Foden: According to press reports, Al-Hilal's management made preliminary contacts with Foden's camp to find out how open the player is to a new experience outside the English Premier League and working under Italian coach Simone Inzaghi, who leads the team's new technical project.

These moves are part of the club's strategy to build a team capable of competing for years, supported by recent administrative changes in the sports structure, through the appointment of Simon Francis and Richard Hughes, a step aimed at enhancing the transfer portfolio and attracting top European talents.

Manchester City Holds onto Its Star: Despite Al-Hilal's interest, signing Foden seems complicated, given Manchester City's insistence on retaining the player and no indications that the English club is ready to negotiate his departure during the current transfer window. Reports also indicate that the player currently prefers to continue his career in Europe, where he seeks to compete for major titles, despite the growing interest from Saudi Roshen League clubs.

Long-Term Project: Al-Hilal's interest in Foden reflects the club's trend towards signing players who combine technical quality and young age, in line with its long-term sports project aimed at building a team capable of imposing its presence locally and continentally in the coming years. Phil Foden is under contract with Manchester City until summer 2027, and his market value is estimated at around 70 million euros, meaning any official move to sign him depends on the approval of the English club and the player in the coming weeks.